Kern County property record for 511 Monroe St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,196 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-093-02-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-093-02-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,695 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,967 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 335 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 199093022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 MONROE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 2 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
511 Monroe St, a duplex, is held in a trust since January 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 3RD ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2522 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199876982 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009164 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 511 MONROE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1916 |
| Document Number | 0000090769 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1012 3RD ST TAFT CA 932682522, TAFT, CA 93268-2522 |
| Document Number | 0000090769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 90769 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Monroe St was $4,196.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Taft City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Taft Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,723 (+2%) Land $34,658 Building $97,065 | |
| 2025 | $4,196.00 | $129,141 Land $33,979 Building $95,162 |
| 2023 | $3,585.00 (+10.82%) | $124,128 Land $32,660 Building $91,468 |
| 2022 | $3,235.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 511 Monroe St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 511 Monroe St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves 20,585 people · EPA ID CA1510022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
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